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A study/commentary on 2 Thessalonians 2: 1-4
I primarily use the NASB, but occasionally I find it deficient; I will insert other translations if they can clarify the context. Those translations will be duly noted. Chapter one was an appropriate greeting, but chapter two stands alone and … Continue reading
Posted in 2 Thessalonians, Apostasy, Apostle Paul, bible study, End times, false teaching, gentiles, Jesus, Jews, judgment, Revelation
Tagged 2 Thessalonians, apostasy, Bible, deception, falling away, false teaching, gentiles, harpazo, high priest, Islamic Antichrist, Jesus return, Jews, man of lawlessness, Muslims, rapture, the church, the temple
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Problems with a parable
I want to talk about a parable that has been on my mind. The reasons why will become clear. I am using Eugene Peterson’s Message for the parable, not because I am thrilled with it but it is broken down … Continue reading
Posted in End times, Hope, In Christ, Prophetic, Thoughts on scripture
Tagged Christianity, end times, Eternal life, future, God, Gospel of Matthew, harpazo, Heaven, Hell, hope, Jesus Christ, Mercy, prophecy, rapture, Revelation, vineyard, White Throne judgment
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Driven by mercy
Having watched way to much television (it was our babysitter) I have seen numerous concepts of an omnipotent individual, authority, representative of a god, and most have been evil. These characterizations pushed people around at their whim, treating them as … Continue reading
Posted in End times, Hope, Thoughts, Thoughts on scripture
Tagged Belief, caught up, Christianity, Faith, future, God, harpazo, hope, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Mercy, Paul, Peter, promises, rapture, Revelation, Scripture
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Carried off by force
As I have been trying to reconcile the many concepts of the rapture (pre, mid, etc.) in my mind I am hitting stumbling blocks. I have not changed my mind about the rapture, and our escape from the Great Tribulation … Continue reading
Posted in End times, Thoughts, Thoughts on scripture
Tagged Christ's return, Christianity, day of the Lord, end of the world, end times, false teaching, future, harpazo, hope, Jesus, prophecy, rapture, Revelation, snatching away, Thessalonians
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